The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Jodie McNee and Olivier Award-winning Nigel Harman lead the cast of FUN HOME, the Tony Award-winning musical, in its Northern premiere at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre, directed by Sarah Frankcom.
Ultravox frontman Midge Ure will bring his A MAN OF TWO WORLDS Tour to Bradford Live, blending iconic hits with atmospheric instrumentals from his solo albums, many of which have never been performed live.
Charlie Brooks and Max Brown will lead the cast of THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF CAMPING, a new play by Liesl Wilke directed by Bronagh Lagan, at Windsor Theatre Royal.
Bristol Old Vic will mark its 260th anniversary with a series of events throughout May 2026.
Simon Amstell has announced a UK tour of his latest stand-up show ‘I Love It Here’.
Riverside Studios has announced the world premiere of RON, a genre-defying new solo show written and performed by Ted Walliker, running in Studio 2 at the Hammersmith venue.
Storyhouse in Chester will stage a co-production of JANE EYRE, directed by 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award winner Lily Dyble, in association with Mercury Theatre, Rose Theatre Kingston, and Northern Stage.
Oklahoma’s premier ballet company, Tulsa Ballet, performs at the Royal Opera House for the first time bringing its 'Made in America' mixed bill to the Linbury Theatre.
All new footage has been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Mean Girls The Musical, touring until January 2027.
MALORY TOWERS will play the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, with a press night scheduled during the run.
The Base Greenham will present its Festival of Arts and Crafts at Greenham Business Park, featuring a craft fair, art exhibition of over 150 original works, live music, taster workshops, and family activities.
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, the Olivier Award-winning children's theatre show, will return to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this summer, featuring life-like dinosaurs including a T-Rex, Triceratops, and more for audiences ages 3 and up.
John Partridge, known for EastEnders and West End roles, will star as Dr.
GREASE THE MUSICAL announced a new UK tour, directed by Nikolai Foster with choreography by Arlene Phillips, visiting Plymouth, Cardiff, Newcastle, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham and more.
The Mainstage Prize, a new £10,000 national playwriting award supported by Riverside Studios, launched with former RSC Head of New Work Pippa Hill chairing the judging panel.
Trigger's THE BIG ONE HUNDRED will present giant puppet performances and nature-based Explorer Days across Ashdown Forest and surrounding venues, marking 100 years of A.
Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS will make its UK premiere at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, featuring 60 final-year London Contemporary Dance School students performing as one unit.
Elmhurst Ballet School will present its Silver Swans Summer Retreat, a multi-day programme for adult dancers blending dance, wellbeing, and community in a supportive environment.
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has announced its Autumn 2026 season.
Storyhouse Young Company will stage Matt Hartley's IDYLL at Chester's Garret Theatre, featuring 16 actors aged 18-25 trained through a free program funded by the Couch Foundation and audience donations.
All new photos have been released from the Built By Barn Revival of Rick Elice and Roger Rees’ Double Double at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester.
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced that The Waves will extend its run due to demand.
Campus West Theatre announced the principal cast for its 2026 production of DICK WHITTINGTON, with Keiran Parrot in the title role, as director Jonas Cemm marks ten years with the venue's festive pantomime programme.
County Durham's Ensemble '84 will stage Shakespeare's First Quarto text of HAMLET in Horden, offering a shorter, faster-paced version of the tragedy with differences in structure, dialogue, and character names.
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
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Pinocchio: The Pantomime Whitby Pavilion Theatre (12/04-12/05) |
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The Beast The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union (9/11-9/11) |
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The Final Exam: Gao Kao The Whisper Current Productions (8/23-8/24) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Theatre Royal Nottingham (1/18-1/23) |
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Two MR P''s In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson... Devonshire Park Theatre (10/28-10/28) |
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Killing Swine Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/07-8/08) |
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Trainspotting The Musical: Arches Bar Champagne Experience Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (10/30-10/31) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (12/10-12/10) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Royal Spa Centre (3/06-3/06) |
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We Will Rock You the Musical O2 City Hall Newcastle (10/19-10/20) |
